Bizau: population and statistics
Bizau has a population of 1,110 (2026) across 21.1 km², or 52.6 people per km². It ranks 1,598 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,110 residents
- 21.1 km²
- 53 people/km²
- 671 m
Bizau in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Bizau ranks No. 60 by population.
Share of people under 15: 17.7% in Bizau, compared with an average of 15.5% in Vorarlberg and 14.2% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.7% in Bizau, compared with an average of 5.1% in Vorarlberg and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,112 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,955 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Reuthe, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bezau (2,100 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,448 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bizau over time
Bizau had 1,064 residents in 2016 and 1,110 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,111 |
| 2022 | 1,127 |
| 2023 | 1,116 |
| 2024 | 1,117 |
| 2025 | 1,113 |
| 2026 | 1,110 |
All indicators for Bizau
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Bizau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.7% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 113 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.1% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,614 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bizau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 447 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,616 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bizau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 100 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,514 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 107 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,541 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.8 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 829 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 94 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,685 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.7 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,463 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 343 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 991 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 549 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,652 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bizau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 723 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 392 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,349 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.1 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 857 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bizau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.3% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,595 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bizau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.0% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 601 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 294 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,670 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bizau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.8% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 888 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.1% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,607 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bizau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.0% ×0.8
- Manufacturing13.8% ×2.3
- Construction13.8% ×2.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.6% ×0.8
- Health and social work8.5% ×0.9
- Other service activities8.5% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.4% ×5.8
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Bizau
Where is Bizau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bizau?
Bizau has 1,110 residents (2026), ranking 1,598 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bizau?
Bizau covers 21.1 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Bizau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bizau went from 1,064 to 1,110, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Bizau?
Bizau is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.369, longitude 9.923.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Bizau?
In Bizau, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.7% (2026), ranking 113 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Bizau?
In Bizau, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.7% (2024), ranking 1,817 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bizau?
In Bizau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,112 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bizau?
The nearest to Bizau are Reuthe (2.3 km), Bezau (2.4 km), Schnepfau (2.5 km), Mellau (3.7 km), Andelsbuch (5.3 km).